Certified Tutors From Columbia University in the City of New York

...tutoring philosophy is that education should be fun. Students should not have to stress out over learning new materials or skills. I work with students to help them learn new materials by using the skills and education they have already learned to enable them to learn new materials faster. My interests include reading, arts/crafts and...

...find tools to help them teach themselves. Some of my experiences include teaching music to students ages 4-16 in Ecuador, and working with the Police Athletic League in NYC, for their after-school music program. I believe that seeking tutoring is a sign of caring about your success and your personal growth, and I value that...

I believe that anyone can learn anything they set their mind to. Like Eisenstein said, "genius is 99 percent hard work". As long someone is motivated, they can figure something out, and I'm here to help them along the way!

...The longitudes and latitudes that I have traversed in a quarter-century have instilled in me an irrepressible thirst for discovery, while the breadth of my experiences made me confident that I could make a meaningful in my community. I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and will be continuing my studies...

...or even the mental exercise of test-taking thanks to tutoring. I also believe that tutoring a subject area is the greatest way to maintain and develop understanding of its material for both the student and the tutor. I was an active tutor in high school in mathematics and history and as I take more classes...

...at Columbia in August. I am about to complete a year of service with City Year, an education non-profit that places young adults into under-served schools. As a City Year member, I worked full-time in the classroom with middle-school students who were in approximately the 10th percentile for math (meaning they score lower than 90%...

...for students to simply want to know and teachers to want to teach "how to solve the problem", I believe that it is very important to understand why the question is solved the way it is. This helps people to understand not only how the problem is solved, but also helps to build their problem...

I am a recent graduate of Columbia University, a certified high school social studies teacher, and your next tutor!

I am currently a student studying neuroscience at Columbia University. I have been tutoring for 3 years, in both academic subjects and in ACT prep. I love working with students and helping them master new concepts!

Learning Maths and Chinese can be so easy! 5+ yrs of teaching experience in SAT/ACT/IB Maths, covering fields of algebra, differential equations, calculus, trigonometry, geometry and logic. Adapting teaching to each student's unique needs.

...My role is to show my students the way through to understanding. I am moving to Richmond with my wife, who is about to begin her residency in pediatrics. I enjoy cooking, reading, and watching TV - especially things I can binge on on Netflix. I also fall in and out of intense exercise regimens....

...I know how to develop and execute aligned lesson plans, while making lessons fun and engaging so students can be engrossed in the learning. Before teaching I studied History and Anthropology at Columbia University where I also served as a tutor for four years. I have spent the last three years as a reading teacher,...

I believe we should never stop learning. As someone who is curious about all subjectsfrom English to symbolic logic to current eventsI seek to constantly be more informed. I am especially passionate about reading, writing, and foreign languages. I hope to share my passion for knowledge with those around me.

...nothing more than to help you succeed. And I believe it all starts with good writing and analytical skills. This is what will distinguish you from the crowd - being able to clearly and easily communicate your ideas and to build strong arguments supported by solid evidence. In my experience as a tutor, I've worked...

I am a fourth-year undergraduate at Columbia University double majoring in economics and environmental science. I have three years of tutoring experience and can assist with test prep, calculus, economics, biology, chemistry and Spanish.

...to do well on them. I am also familiar with the college application process, as I was going through it myself a two years ago. Many rounds of editing my own essays has taught me how to effectively structure both the essays and supplements. I love helping students learn and reinforce concepts they didn't previously...

...Columbia University. Since 2005, I have been an adjunct assistant professor at Hunter College, where I teach courses in literary theory and American literature, including "Law & American Literature," a course that I developed. I have taught freshman composition at Barnard College, Columbia College and, last fall, Westchester Community College. I enjoy working one-on-one with...

...books there). It was a whole operation. Each week, I would go to the library and use my advanced library card that allowed me to check out more than 10 books at a time to select my books for the next week. At the end, I would stash half of the books in my locker...

...tutored high school students in math and science courses. Eventually, I assumed the role of administrator of the high school program. My tasks in this position included devising an individualized curriculum for each student in order to ensure on-time graduation, teaching math and science courses to students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds, and...

...am a recent graduate of Columbia University with a degree in English literature. I have tutored a variety of subjects for the past six years, including English, French, Writing, college applications, and test prep. I think that with the right attitude, any subject can be interesting and enjoyable, and I hope to instill the same...